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Valued Member
United States
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Hello all, I just wanted to show these off a little bit as I was finally able to purchase both sets together today (a dream for me since I went to college in Columbia and still live so near. Not to mention the mintages near 8,000 per mint.) My question is the following: What materials were mailed out with these rare sets? Should I have them graded I plan on holding for a while but my coins come and go on whims so it? Thoughts on conserving them/ having them conserved? Which service? Here they are!       *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That envelope is great. Name, Street Address and the word City - No state. I wonder, does the word City indicate Mr. Goodwin lived in the city of Columbia?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's incredible. Still in the original mailing envelope. But there aren't any more of those around. Congratulations on an excellent pick up.if it was mine, I would keep it as is.
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Valued Member
 United States
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Pendleton St is a street in downtown Columbia, it is very near the state house and University.
edit to add:
1321 Pendleton St is the Address for The SC Institute Of Archaeology
Time to do a little more research on Mr E.D. Goodwin
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10/26/2017 2:44 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Although I'm usually a proponent of TPGs, especially in the case of commemoratives, I would break my usual advise and suggest maintaining them as is.
The coins themselves have completed a toning from contact with the cardboard over the last many decades which should be maintained.
I have one of these in 67 and 2 in 66, but your set is far more valuable, in my opinion.
The reason they are so rare in the original envelope is the same reason NOT to consider any change at all.
Sell on Heritage or Great Collections and these original sets often sell for 2 or 3 times what my 67 and 66's might bring.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 What Moxking said. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Although I'm usually a proponent of TPGs, especially in the case of commemoratives, I would break my usual advise and suggest maintaining them as is.
The coins themselves have completed a toning from contact with the cardboard over the last many decades which should be maintained.
I have one of these in 67 and 2 in 66, but your set is far more valuable, in my opinion.
The reason they are so rare in the original envelope is the same reason NOT to consider any change at all.
Sell on Heritage or Great Collections and these original sets often sell for 2 or 3 times what my 67 and 66's might bring. Thanks for that information and for sharing your opinion. I hadn't checked Heritage completed sales before now and you are certainly correct that these should stay as is. Thanks J |
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 United States
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Very nice!  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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What materials were mailed out with these rare sets? The coins were distributed in the three-coin holder and envelope that you have presented. I'm not aware of a standard letter from the Commission that was included in the mailer; one-off letters are certainly a possibility, however. Quote:
Should I have them graded I plan on holding for a while but my coins come and go on whims so it? Personally, I would have them graded but keep each set together with its distribution holder. Grading/encapsulating the coins will protect them going forward. The value of the coins will not decrease because they are graded as long as you keep the ephemera items with the coins. For some collectors, the fact that the coins are graded will even increase their perceived value. Quote:
Thoughts on conserving them/having them conserved? Which service? I would definitely not "conserve" them in any way; their originality is what drives their value and it shouldn't be messed with in any way. Thanks for sharing these great classic commemorative coins! I have posted a bit of information on the Columbia, SC commemorative half dollar here on CCF, you might find some of the information in the links below useful/interesting. Coin IntroHolder Intro Wooden NickelsCommission Letter, Holder & Mailing EnvelopeCollecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Great acquisition, and congrats. Absolutely leave as is.
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United States
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I would definitely not "conserve" them in any way; their originality is what drives their value and it shouldn't be messed with in any way. I agree. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Awesome purchase! Love this set.
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